CFP: Stanley Cavell and Literary Criticism (UK) (5/1/07; Spring '08)

Stanley Cavell's work has been influential for the theory and practiceof literary criticism for many years. From his consideration of Beckettand Shakespeare in his first book, Must We Mean What We Say? (1969) tothe recent collection of writing on Emerson, Emerson's TranscendentalEtudes (2003), Cavell's philosophical concerns have consistently beengrounded in the problems and challenges offered by literary texts. Thisconference, the first to consider explicitly the connection betweenphilosophical practice and literary art in Cavell, will include majorscholars from both sides of the Atlantic. Professor Cavell has indicatedhis intention to participate in the event.

An edited volume of specially commissioned essays arising out of papersgiven at the conference is also planned.